Student Life - University of St. Francis

Student Life - University of St. Francis
Your Life at USF
Everyone at the University of St. Francis wants to support your success! We believe all students have strengths and skills that make our campus a diverse and WELCOMING place that many students cherish. We encourage you to take the following steps to create your own, unique path on the college student journey…
Engage in
Academic Support
Programs and services are available to enhance learning, improve skills and promote success in courses.
Create Your
Academic Plan
Advisors partner with students to create academic plans, develop goals and evaluate academic progress.
Build Your
Community
Meet new friends and engage with peers to build confidence and leaderships skills at University of St. Francis.
Learn by
Living on Campus
The residential experience is something students from the Joliet area and even across the globe are thrilled to be part of.
Nurture
Your Wellness
We care about what you learn and we care about you as a person, your wellbeing, and your life outside of class.
Navigate
Challenges
USF has key protocols that can support you through difficult situations you might experience when in college.
Get Involved
On Campus
Make the most of your college experience by getting involved in campus clubs, organizations and activities.
Learn Across
Differences
Build a rich community that inspires acceptance, compassion, respect and wisdom.
Prepare for
Your Future
We are here to support you as you develop your professional skills, portfolio and career path.
Connect in
Spirituality
We serve and welcome each member of the USF community, regardless of faith or religious background.
Remove
Barriers
We empower students by removing barriers and providing needed services and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Finance Your
Education
We work to assist students with understanding and managing their financial obligations at USF.
Student
Activities
Dining On
Campus
Housing
Application
Housing
Deposit
Student Orientation
Celebrate
Culture
Meet the Student Life Team
Cedricka “Ceddi” Carver
Dean of Student Life
ccarver@stfrancis.edu
815-740-4293
Nechawn Johnson
Student Life Coordinator
njohnson@stfrancis.edu
815-768-8378
Elizabeth Cambray
Retention Specialist
ecambray@stfrancis.edu
815-740-3399
Kurt Krauss
Graduate Assistant Hall Director
kurtkrauss@stfrancis.edu
Student Life & The Suitable App
The University of St. Francis is partnering with Suitable to present the Saints Central app! This mobile student
engagement app allows students to track their engagement on or off campus. On Saints Central,
you can earn badges, level up, and enjoy friendly competition with your classmates.
Clubs, organizations, and university events are all added into the Saints Central app, and when you attend
an event or meeting, all you have to do is scan the provided QR code or upload a picture.
What students can do on the Saints Central app by Suitable:
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Stay up to date with all campus events, from club meetings to academic seminars and
social gatherings. Never miss out on an opportunity to connect with your peers or explore
new interests.
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If you can’t find a certain experience when searching Saints Central, you can submit a custom
experience for approval.
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Build points and compete with your fellow classmates on the leaderboard for the top
spots. While earning points you can unlock achievements for things like teamwork, social
and intercultural competency, critical thinking, technology, spirituality and Franciscan
values, oral and written communication, leadership, and career management
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View your own progress. Keep track of events, seminars, or club meetings attended.
Ready to take your college experience to the next level? Download Suitable on the App Store or
Google Play Store to find Saints Central, and join other USF students in getting engaged!